Joseph Frank Nemechek III (born September 26, 1963 in Lakeland, Florida) is a NASCARSprint Cup Series driver and owner of NEMCO Motorsports. He won the 1992 Busch Series championship. The older brother of the late John Nemechek, he is nicknamed "Front Row Joe" for his tendency to qualify near the front of the field, a term deemed by former teammate Wally Dallenbach and an extension of the moniker when he wins a race, "First Place Joe" . He drives his own car with part-time sponsorship from AM FM Energy.